Thursday, July 5, 2012

6/22/12

Yesterday we took the day off in Bishop. Though we had only hiked 6
days and 100 miles, we were in need of some rest. We ate really well and
spent time with Challenger and Test. It was a really good day, and we
both got a lot done. Lauren bought some new shoes with a ton of cushion
hoping they will help with her feet problems. I ate a ton of baked goods
from Schats bakery, and a watermelon.
Today we were both super happy to be getting back to the trail. We
took the 7 am shuttle back to Independance. We shipped a good amount of
stuff home today, including gloves and thermal bottoms, all an effort to
lighten up. We got a ride up to Kearsarge Pass in good time, but the
guy asked for $5 for each of us. By this point we had met Sheppard, an
18 year old hiker, headed back to the trail too. If I had known it was
$5 for each of us, i would have turned the ride down, as there was
plenty of traffic headed up that way anyway. Oh well, it worked out.
The trail up to Kearsarge Pass was very busy. Passed a lot of
hikers headed down, and many headed up. The climb wasn't bad either. But
the further up we went, the more smoke we started to see. Not sure where
its from, but it is smokey up here, not terribly, still a little worrisome. The pass seemed easy and felt good. The temperature had
dropped since a few days ago.
Then we were on to Glen Pass. Also felt good. We are camped at Rae
Lakes with our new friend Sheppard. 13 miles today. I had a lot of fun
today too, with both Lauren and Sheppard. Very happy to be enjoying this
amazing place with amazing people!
Lauren seems to enjoy her new shoes. I enjoy them too! The colors are
amazing and fun to see her wearing =). She is going to give me a foot
massage tonight because I have helped carry her food. I am excited. I
even washed my feet.